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Saturday, June 30, 2012

However, the news isn't all that good ... Read a little deeper and you'll find that the average weight loss was 4-8 pounds in a 12 week period, all groups regained weight more rapidly than they lost it and the drug was "associated with the development of cancer in laboratory rats." In addition, the side effects include, headache, dizziness, and nausea.

The good news? The developers forecast sales of $3 billion in 2015. Just the facts ... I'll not spin off into a rant even though I can feel one coming on!

I have a better idea ... long before 2015, like right now, call me. I'll help you make a doable, sustainable plan to gain health, get into fat-burning within 72 hours of starting the Program, lose 2-5 pounds of fat per week, and move into maintenance for a healthier, happy lifetime!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Each of the weekly classes has been outlined to make them easy to follow. You'll need a copy of Dr A's Habits of Health and companion guide. Locally, we've been studying as a small group and are on "Week Six." It's fun to study in small groups - everyone pitches in with comments, insights, ideas, and recipes. Click here to see the outline for the class series and individual weeks.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

We share the common goal of being as healthy as possible, losing excess weight, maintaining our desired size, and gaining a lifetime of stamina and fitness. So, whether you are in the first phase of weight loss or well into sustainable maintenance, you'll want to chose the freshest, tastiest, and most health promoting foods possible. Here are two lists, the "Dirty Dozen" and the "Clean 15." You can click the link below to read more!

The Dirty Dozen: The Clean 15:

Apples 1. Onions 13. Grapefruit

Celery 2. Sweet Corn 14. Watermelon

Sweet bell peppers 3. Pineapple 15. Mushrooms

Peaches 4. Avocado

Strawberries 5. Cabbage

Nectarines (imported) 6. Sweet Peas

Grapes (imported) 7. Asparagus

Spinach 8. Mangoes

Lettuce 9. Eggplant

Cucumbers 10. Kiwi

Blueberries (domestic) 11. Cantaloupe

Potatoes 12. Sweet Potatoes

Leanne Beattie, health and food writer says, "When eating conventional foods, be certain to peel away edible skins and outer leaves (such as those on lettuce) as pesticides are often concentrated there. Remember to wash all produce (conventional and organic) thoroughly with a natural fruit and vegetable cleanser. Peeling and washing can help reduce (not eliminate) pesticide exposure, but also results in the loss of valuable vitamins and nutrients (like fiber). When you have the choice between an organic item and one that’s conventionally grown, choose organic as much as possible. To see EWG's complete study results, and the rankings of 43 different produce items, visit their website, www.FoodNews.org."

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

"River, who stood 6-foot-8 and weighed about 575 pounds, gained a measure of fame in the past year as spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill, a Chandler, Arizona restaurant that specializes in thick hamburgers and fries. He died on Tuesday at the age of 29.

Heart Attack Grill is an unabashedly unhealthy restaurant — the menu consists of huge burgers, milkshakes and fries cooked in lard — and having such a big man as a spokesman was part of its tongue in cheek "glorification of obesity." But those who knew River said he was more than the larger-than-life caricature he portrayed in promoting the restaurant ... "

The fact is, though we cannot live 10,000 years in the past, we cannot live on fast food and hope to survive as a species. In defense of the Paleo eating patterns, I agree that cutting down on those simple carbohydrates in the form of grains and sugar can have a very positive effect on our health. Dr. Wayne Anderson in his book, The Habits of Health, shows us how to chose foods and create habits that will lead us to live a life of "Optimal Health."

Whether you are a meat eater or a vegetarian, you can find a balance that can help you live a long and healthy life. Join us today at HealthCoachResource.TSFL.com and learn how you too can create optimal health in your life.

To read more about Blair Johnson, see the article by Weldon Johnson in the Arizona Republic.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

I heard from a client today who has begun to transition from the weight loss phase to a maintenance phase. Like most of us, she is worried about regaining the weight she's lost. ... I too was pretty nervous about going back into an eating environment that had led to chubbiness. I needed to see, adjust, accept and believe in my newly remodeled self . Here's a few things to think about and try ...

Make a list of the new habits you've developed during your weight loss journey.

Keep a food journal sporadically and check your weight routinely.

Dr Andersen recommends using a 9" plate ... I purchased small bowls for having our meals in. They each hold about a cup of food and this means I can go back for seconds that are still hot on the stove.

Consider keeping dinner on the stove and making only enough for the meal. Then, fill your bowl and go away from the stove so you can eat and enjoy it slowly. If there are going to be leftovers, put them away, out of sight before the meal begins.

We often eat with chop sticks - I keep a supply of them on the table - and remind myself of how good it feels to be slim.

I got rid of all my "fat" clothes except for the largest pair of jeans which I kept as a reminder.

I have one pair of pants that I purchased that are a bit tight ... I try them on weekly and admire myself in the mirror even though I won't wear them out in public ... (I know, Too much information!)

One client applied lotion to her legs each day to "connect" with them ... she's never been slim in her whole life and having "skinny" legs has been alarming to her.

I wrote a letter to the plate of chocolate chip cookies that I consumed some time ago. I told the cookies how much I loved them and why. Then, I told them goodbye because they are poisonous to me.

One more, stop hanging out with people who are constantly negative. Build new, positive relationships.

Ok, that's just a short list ... tell me what's working for you????

What have you done so far to build a support network and self care system?

What habits and routines are working for you? Please share - your insights will help at least one person and probably more!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

HBO recently released a new series entitled "The Weight of the Nation." HBO is offering this presentation to anyone that wants to take action to help reverse this epidemic which is crippling our nation and the world. Over the summer Health Coach Resource will be sharing short sections of this series as well as hosting a community showing and discussion this fall. This is a message that needs to be shared everywhere, so please go online to http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/ and share with your friends and community. Take action for health.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Want to learn about why it is so important to develop a new life style if you are serious about loosing weight and creating health in your life? Follow this link to Robert Fritz's Blog and read his article "Optimal Health."

This is an eye opening article and we will make everyone aware when Robert Fritz and Dr. Wayne Anderson publish their new book. Stay tuned.

Submitted by Robert Fritz on Thu, 2012-06-21 12:30

This is a lengthy excerpt from Robert Fritz's next book which he is writing with co-author Dr. Wayne Andersen. If you or your friends are interested in the background and development of Robert's work over many decades, be sure to read the entire piece. It is well worth extra time and attention from both students and prospective students of Structures—Creating Your Life.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

According to Wikipedia food is defined as: "...any substance[1] consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essentialnutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells in an effort to produce energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth."

That reminds me of the joke where a man walks into the store and asks, where the Health Food Isle was? After being directed to a remote section of the store he then asks the clerk, "what is on the rest of the shelves?"

The bottom line is that if what we are feeding ourselves does not "maintain life, or stimulate growth," then it is not food and we should not be putting it into our bodies. One of the problems is that we no longer hunt, grow or gather our own food and have lost touch with the origins of food . The "food industry" has redefined the term food to include many things that have a taste which is pleasing but has little value in promoting health and often throws the body out of balance. Health Coach Resource would like to assist you in finding that balance once more in order that you can create health and enjoy your life.

I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day and are ready to move forward ... as for me, I ate too many nuts!

After a lovely breakfast, we munched on peanuts and trail mix throughout the day ... So, when I checked in with my bathroom scale this morning, I was up several pounds ... How does that happen???? I could spend a few hours kicking myself, researching and blogging an answer but a more important question is: How quickly will my scale reflect an attitude, energy intake, and energy output adjustment?

Thankfully, Dr A's Habits of Health has given me the tools to make those adjustments and the confidence to know that my body will respond to more vegges, healthy protein, and happy movement quickly. This is so different from the Yo-Yo dieting experiences I had in the past! Our study group is focusing a bit longer on chapter 12 this week . Let me know where you are in your study. I've attached the outline. If you'd like outlines for the individual lessons,they were posted last week, click here to get them.

Last week I shared a story of a client who took off 45 pounds in a relatively short period of time ... just to clarify, many people drop quite a few pounds in the first weeks of the 5&1 Program. After that, they settle in to the expected decrease of 2-5 pounds per week while in fat-burning. Men are able to lose fast than ladies and all of us have to pay attention ... we work the plan so it works for us.

One client wrote:

When I'm in fat-burning on the TSFL 5&1 program, I feel in control, alert, and energetic. I may experience a little hunger but it's usually near meal times. My cravings fade and no longer control me. I know exactly what I'll be eating. I feel my inner engine purring along without sugar and insulin spikes and without crashes. I know that if I'm faithful to the 5&1, I'll have everything I need to allow my body to tap into its lovey store of golden, predigested, ready to go fat! And I think to myself, Go fat, Go!!!

Additional Favorite Quotes of the Week:

This is the best feeling - to not be controlled by my cravings! I'm loving it!!!

That's 60+ (pounds down) for me and 41 for (his wife) ... since we started this amazing trip ... we've lost over 100 lbs together!

I dropped another pant size this week. I also had to move my seat forward in my truck. I also can wear a size smaller shirt. I can also fit in the booths when we go out and eat. I can also.........................ok, I can do a lot more now! A healthy lifestyle brings big changes!!

Getting Dr A's HOH has made a world of difference to each of my patients ... establishing the new habits so they become "second nature" is the key ... Without the "Habits," we are just like X-gamblers poised to buy a lottery ticket or former smokers with a new pack of cigarettes close at hand!

Recipe:

We rolled whole mild green chilies in the backed cauliflower crust and made the best chili rellenos I've ever had! Our "Chili Rellenos Roll" is Lean and Green compliant and won't stuff you!!! Check in at on this site this afternoon for the recipe and photos ... I'm writing it up and getting it posted now.

Monday, June 18, 2012

We have been having a lot of fun with the basic cauliflower and soy cheese pizza crust recipe! And, because Greg and I are both more intuitive in our cooking style, the recipe keeps changing depending on what we have on hand.

Recently, we made two wonderful variations using green chiles!

Cauliflower Crust with Chilies

Here's my version:

1 cup grated cauliflower

1/2 to 1 cup white soy cheese

1 egg or 1/4 cup egg beaters

Mix, spread on parchment in a long rectangular shape

Bake hot, 425 degrees, x15 mins, Flip, bake another 5 mins

Layer ~ 10 whole, mild green chilies along 1/3 of the crust

Roll so that the chiles are inside and crust is in thirds

Bake another 2-25 mins at 350 ...

I flipped it one more time to make it golden om both sides

Another way to do it is to simply mix the chiles into the "crust" mixture and serve as above. Enjoy!

Many of us have heard and repeated, "We are what we eat!" Of deeper importance is that we are what we believe!I appreciated this recent article by Kristen Meneghello, JD, Career Transition Coach. Though she is addressing beliefs about employment, the same negative beliefs that we accept as personal truths, can keep us from starting and working through issues and adapting systems that can get us what we want and where we want to go! In her June newsletter she wrote:

Have you ever said any of these
statements, "Nobody is hiring right now ... There are no jobs out there ... No one will hire me ... "

Whenever I hear these absolute
statements, my ears perk up. Is it true that NOBODY is hiring right
now? Just look at Monster.com, Craigslist or even the classified ads. No, it’s
not true. There are jobs available and companies are hiring. While there
may be fewer jobs in your desired industry than there once were, it
doesn’t mean there are no jobs available.

A problem arises when a belief is
taken as the truth and we state it as a foregone conclusion. We often
don’t stop to examine our beliefs to see if they are true. In order to
move forward in your career search, it’s important to look at your beliefs in
the cold light of day and see which ingrained beliefs may be holding you
back.

Also, when you state a belief as a
fact, it takes your power away ...

If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired ... it may be time to do some work on your beliefs. Changing beliefs, losing weight, progressing to better and better health takes belief and action ... Having a Health Coach through a cost neutral, medically proven, and sustainable program may be a perfect fit and answer to prayer. Don't wait any longer, give us a call, consultation is always free. Polly.

Considering your beliefs, are they really true? Are they productive and helpful Now?Click here to read the whole articleby Kristen Meneghello.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

I really appreciate the work of Robert Fritz ... Here's a quote from his recent article:

... one thing that comes with modernity is the bad habit of becoming a consumer of things rather than a maker of things. This difference is profound in the way we approach our lives. Do we think in terms of what we can buy or what we can make?

How does this relate to the "business" of coaching for health? Read more... Robert Fritz explains that being creative and building relationships are activities that each of us crave. You can listen to the conversation/interview of Robert on the TSFL Leadership call this week. To hear it, dial, 512-505-6854. Again, our "job" is not about how to lose weight, our role a health coaches is to gain personal health and help others do the same!

Sounds to me like Bill Cosby telling his wife on The Cosby Show, that feeding his kids cake for breakfast was OK because it contained all the essential food groups. I guess the real question should be; "Do you see anything on the menu that is healthy?"

At long last, here is an updated Outline for the study of Dr A's Habits of Health! Follow along and let us know how you are incorporating the information and establishing the new habits so that they become second nature, sustainable, and your personal "new normal!"

Whether you are brand new to the Program or have been using it to get and stay slim for years, you understand the focus is on sustainable health. Though some clients say they'd like to lose weight for a wedding or reunion, none of us want to waste time, money, or effort. We want long term rewards.

We use a client's weight as one marker for following the progress of burning through excess, unhealthy body fat. Other markers can include body composition results, lab results like cholesterol blood sugar levels, and waist to hip measurement ratios. Clients are also encouraged to monitor the fit of their clothing and how they feel and move.

Losing excess weight - which is hormonally active and toxic, leading to chronic illness, dependence on medications, and early demise (enough said!) - is just the second step in the journey to improve health for many people. The first step is making "The Decision." We each must make a personal decision that we do not want to live a life of dis-ease and we commit to following a plan for personal wellness. The subsequent steps involve the development of sustainable "Habits of Health" as described by Dr Andersen in the Dr A's Habits of Health.

We're delighted to be on the journey with you. We are committed to staying the course and being the best of the best! Polly.

Monday, June 11, 2012

I hope you've had a good week and I'm looking forward to the updates today. A few more "Before" and "During" photos came in last week. It's thrilling to see the changes, hear the stories, and feel the momentum.

The photos this week are from a gentleman who is 71+ pounds down so far. When we first met back in January, he told us, "There's just too much of me." Now, as he's burning through his stored fuel, he's begun to share it forward and we're excited to be coaching several of his friends. Reaching out to others is one of the best ways to support yourself.

For the last few months, a small group of us have been meeting and going through the materials in Dr A's Habits of Health. For some reason (and I have a long history of this!) I wanted to make my own outlines, come up with my own suggestions, develop my own tools ... What I discovered (again) is that Dr Andersen and colleagues have done all the work for us!! The study materials are all laid out in the workbook, Living A Longer, Healthier Life. So, back to basics and back to the books ... this week, we are going to be reading chapters 13, 14, and 15 in Dr A's Habits of Health and completing Lesson 11 in the companion guide, Living A Longer, Healthier Life. I'll revamp the lessons in my blog, www.HealthCoachResource.com so you can continue to follow along! I'll paste the outline into the next blog/note.

Quotes of the week ... there's quite a few of them!

"I can't explain how good I feel ... I'm under 300 pounds for the first time in years. The fear is going away ... I know I can find myself again!"

"I weighed in yesterday (Sunday), at 326, that's 45 lbs down from 371 I weighed when I started with you back in April. Dr. D. mentioned at my first meeting that it would be great if I could drop 50 lbs by the surgery date of June 11, and I thought it would be totally impossible to see this goal become a reality. It is a very good feeling and confidence-builder to be within 5 lbs of this and I know I can reach this by next Monday if I take it one day, one meal at a time, and keep doing light exercising every day. Thank you so much for for your endless enthusiasm and encouragement, which makes it easier to make the right decisions one day at a time. I'll let you know when I hit the 50 lb. mark this week, hopefully!"

Recipe: Greg will post a newly developed recipe for a no grain, low carb/low fat quiche this evening ... he'll write while I munch! Share your favorites with us ... remember, it's not just about losing weight! It's all about coaching each other to become the vital people we really are!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

A client of mine is working on two "projects." She wants to decrease her weight and increase her speed. Her trainer has her running and working out vigorously ... she's getting stronger but her weight loss is very slow and her running time has not picked up. Backing off on her training a little and focusing her attention on her nutrition is helping her get the results she wants. When the body is over stressed, it tends to hold on the stored fat for dear life!

Another question that often comes up is, "Can I lose weight by exercise alone?" Dr A suggests that we may want to re-thing that strategy. In chapter 6 of Dr A's Habits of Health, he explains:

When you take in more calories than you expend, the excess gets stored as fat - 3,500 calories in one pound. Eating just 100 extra calories a day - a bagel, a candy bar, a soda - translates to 36,500 calories of excess energy over the course of a year. Even if your body stores only half of that, the result is over five extra pounds of fat a year!

You could try burning those excess calories through exercise alone,. But in order to burn just one pound, you'd have to run 33.8 miles. Just for one pound! And nearly one-third of us have an extra thirty pounds of fat. To burn that much, you'd have to run 1,040 miles - the equivalent of forty marathons.

We recommend most of our clients back off on exercise during the first three weeks of the Program for two reasons, first, their body needs to adjust to the fat-burning state and second, the body will feel and move so much better with the first 10-15 pounds off. At that point, adding exercise slowly to a daily regime will be safer, easier and more rewarding. Contact us and let's make a plan!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

This illustration depicts the process success beautifully ... whether we are on a personal weight loss journey or coaching clients to better health, this drawing can be very helpful and keep us from getting discouraged when we occasionally ... well, make that routinely, get distracted, stressed or off track. We must keep our eye on the prize if we truly want to make progress.

I've coached hundreds of clients in years past ... from 1981 until I retired from OHSU in the summer of 2008, I coached women and their families though pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenting. The intense thrill of lifting a newborn into the waiting, often trembling hands of his/her parents will never leave me. Do I miss it? Sure ... I've even thought about going back to that world until I remember the feeling of being totally sleep deprived ... for years! Transitioning into a role of Health Coaching has been a joy!

If you let it, coaching clients to better physical health can bring you personal rewards that are very similar to birthin' babies! You won't have to stay up all night, the training is systematic and professional, and we'll help you every step of the way ... If you suspect that there's a Health Coach in you who's ready to blossom, give me a call, get your questions answered and let's get down to business!

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

If we want to thrive as individuals, families, communities and as a country, we must improve our health. "State, city, and local leaders recognize that a community's health affects its ability to attract and retain employers who create jobs." Read More of the article by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., is president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

This is a very exciting time to be living in - we can make such a difference! It's not just about losing excess weight, it's about making one healthy choice and establishing one habit of wellness at a time! Vote with your dollar by buying healthy foods, choosing recreation that strengthens your body, and keep good company to lighten, refresh, and educate your mind ... it's up to us to make the changes we want to see in the world!!

Contact us, we can help you make immediate changes and develop a "Long-term Health Plan." It's like a Business Plan only better! Polly

There is so much momentum that reassures us that we are doing the right thing at the right time. Our nation is in crisis. The wave of obesity is actually a tsunami that will, if unchecked, destroy out workforce, our economy, and our future generations ... on a personal note, I was just frustrated and depressed! I needed a box of tissue as I watched "Weight of the Nation" with Greg this weekend ... take a look! We have an incredible opportunity to experience and be part of the solution!!!

My favorite quote of the week was, "I'm so grateful! I've dropped 13 pounds since starting three weeks ago ... I have lots of weight to lose (and) I just want to lose the weight so I can move. I feel imprisoned by my body. I love to move, to dance, to play softball but I just can't do that at 300 plus pounds."

Please don't tire of me urging you to become a Health Coach - there is a genuine shortage of coaches ... you have the experience, you are already reaching out and coaching every time someone asks about your progress and you share that you are doing Take Shape for Life with us, your Health Coaches. (Many thanks for the referrals by the way!) Raising your hand to get more training and support so you can help halt and reverse the habits of disease in our country is one of the most selfless and noble things you can do and we will do everything we can to help you!!!

By the way, if you are in the Portland area, there's a TSFL Miller Team Training on Saturday, June 19th ... give me a holler if you'd like to attend! Have a Great Week! Polly.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Our Team has grown! I'd like to welcome our three newest Health Coaches, Jim Milne, Angela Custer, and Dr Nicole Quinn. This week features Jim. We are so excited that he's part of our team! His contact information is below.

Here's Jim's story ...

"Back in 2010 I got the opportunity to attend GenCon (for those non gamers in the crowd it is a really big deal for us gamers). I have always wanted to go and here I was at least, the mecca of conventions for gamers. I was miserable. I weighed in at 425 pounds at the time. I spent the majority of the convention in pain due to all the walking required to attend all the events I wanted to see and do. I limped through the last two days there. When I got home I decided it was time to do something about how heavy I had become over the years. The next time I go to GenCon I intend to enjoy every second of it! I joined the Take Shape For Life program. Now I am a skeptic, I don't believe in fad diets or quick fixes. I initially joined because my wife and son wanted to give it a go and I felt I should at least try just for moral support. Amazingly the program worked, even for me! I have lost 130 pounds since starting the program. Now I want to help others achieve success."

Lesson 4
Our long-term goal is to take off excess poundage and keep it off for good. Deep down, we all want to live in a state of well-being so that we can actively participate in life. We want to be there for our sweet hearts and families. We want to be productive and free of burdens and pain. To this end, we have to focus on how we can take care of and nourish this wonderful body we've been blessed with.

One client told me she felt like a prisoner in her own body ... she's on program now and doing very well. I can hear waves of relief in her voice as she uses the tools, incorporates healthy habits, and comes to terms with what's been promoting stress, poor eating habits and weight gain in her life. She gaining strength in every way, every day.

Lesson 4 was all about choosing wisely - what we eat, how to shop, and how to prepare healthy, whole, fresh foods. There's an emphasis on frequent fuelings, portion control, and prioritizing the use of low glycemic index food choices. You can follow along in Dr A's Habits of Health, chapter 9.

Lesson 5 this week will cover chapters 10, 11, and 12. Read along, comment, ask questions, and "see the end in the beginning" ... visualize a slimmer, healthier YOU!

PS: Have you taken a look at the two newest TSFL DVDs??? Enjoy and share, we're happy and honored to provide complementary coaching for your friends and family!

We've just completed our second Slimmest Winner Challenge and I bet you'd love to hear the results!
Here's our stats:

We began with 8 teams with a total of 26 individuals

7 teams, 16 individuals finished

At the end of 90 days, Challengers lost 302.5#

Two teams, Greg's three men and Wendy's two ladies, became the "Top Contenders."

The three gentleman on Greg's team started with a combined wt of 860.5# and took off 101.5.

Greg's team averaged an 11.8% reduction of their body size.

The two ladies on Wendy's team began with combined wt of 443 pounds and took off 69#.

Wendy's team won with a an average of 15.6% body size reduction!

Of special note, five individuals have been on program long before this current challenge and since they began, they have reduced by 17 - 42% ...

29 pounds off!

We are seeing a lot less of them now!!!

Bottom line ... this is not an easy process. In fact, it's highly unusual because we are not designed to tap into our stored fat supply, lose weight, and keep it off. A combination of factors are propelling each of us forward on this journey to better health. It's not just about weight loss ... it's about decision making, camaraderie, support, coaching, and the wonderful science of the program we've blessed with!

As always, Greg and I stand in awe of your commitment, progress, sense of fun, and determination to live the life you were meant to live with a strong, healthy body ... Congratulations to the Health Coaches who kept the stats and supported each Challenger. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us. You are EXTRAORDINARY and are coaching us to greatness!!!! Contact me when you're ready to reinvent yourself like these ladies have done! Polly.

I'm so excited about the upcoming Miller TSFL Training in the Portland, OR area on Sat, June 19th. Let me know that you're coming so we can save a few seats ... it will be packed.

You are welcome to bring friends and clients who are investigating the role and business of coaching.

I find it helpful to jot down questions I'd like answers for, like how to:

approach people we really care about

share TSFL with total strangers

stay on program and reach goals when they seem so far away

help someone who is restarting

use the file system, organize your time when you're super busy

Trainings are held throughout the US and many are posted and available online,. This year's Convention is being held, July 19-22 in Washington, DC. Get signed up before it fills up. When a training is being held within three hours from you, they are a "Must Go!"

There's lots of reasons to attend ... I want to see the BIG picture, understand the subtle details, hear the stories, and get the facts ... this is where it happens! We are always learning and growing and can always benefit from the experience of others.

Portland area running events _ Neither Greg nor I have ever been avid runners ... but we are certainly moving more than eve before and are looking for dancing, hiking, kayaking events to indulge in. By the way, Congratulations to Katia, our Health Coach in New Mexico who just ran her very first 5K!!! We are soooo proud!!!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Recently we have been using raw, riced cauliflower in all kinds of dishes. This includes salads, pizza crust and brownies. We have previously posted regarding the salad and pizza crust. We took on the challenge of brownies just to see what we could do and we ended up with very delicious moist brownies. We shared some of these brownies with our friend Dean and he asked us to publish the recipe. This is for Dean and Ellen.

In our version of brownies we blend 4 packages of Medifast Brownie meals, 1 package Medifast vanilla pudding and 1/2 to 1 cup riced, raw cauliflower. After these dry ingredients are blended, add 1/2 cup Eggbeaters and 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk mixed together. Stir until batter is mixed. Do not over mix. Spray non stick, medium size muffin tins lightly with non stick oil. Place approximately 1 rounded Tablespoon mix in each cup. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cool and remove from pan. We freeze these muffins and use them for breakfast or a midday meal. Because these brownies are made with Medifast ingredients, two of them will make a meal.

Share with us unusual ways you have combined things that have turned out well. Give us a call to find out more about eating brownies to loose weight.

Greg and I have enjoyed our membership with the Northwest Coaches Association. Let us know if you'd like more information. In the Portland area, they meet at the Mac Club on the second Tuesday of the month. This month looks like it will be another interesting gathering of people who love helping people!

6/12 PRESENTER

Bill Zulke, PCC Level Coach

DESCRIPTION

“Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters”.
- -Nathaniel Emmons

Habits define us in numerous and largely unintentional ways. Join us this month as Bill Zuelke shares, what he refers to as, the habit change protocol. The habit change protocol is a tool used to reframe desires and create a new perspective on how to deal with the blocks and barriers that interfere with success. Bill will guide us through a hands on training on how to use and apply this tool in our in a practice and personally. We look forward to seeing you!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Bill Zuelke, PCC Level Coach

Bill is a licensed professional counselor and spiritual director. Serving higher education since 1976, Bill is currently the Dean of Students at Marylhurst University. Bill received his coach training from Dave Ellis. He has been doing workshops and trainings in the principles and practices associated with Dave's "Falling Awake" for nearly a decade. A Portland native, married to Val Hornburg and father to his daughter, Noelle, Bill is committed to creating a completely coaching culture in all the environments in which he lives, works and socializes.http://nwcoaches.org/meeting

Friday, June 1, 2012

CNN Columnist Amanda Enayati ponders the theme of seeking serenity, the quest for well-being and life balance in stressful times.

"Living a life of innovation needs
no justification, but there are plenty of good reasons -- both pragmatic and
otherwise -- to do so.

The
link between creativity and better mental and physical health is well
established by research. Creating helps make people happier, less anxious, more
resilient and better equipped to problem-solve in the face of hardship.

Studies
say that the stress of work is consuming many of us. And that stress can lead
to weight gain, elevated glucose levels, upper-respiratory infections and
cardiovascular disease.

Confucius
once said that if you choose a job you love, you will never work a day in your
life. Confucius must have known then what science now confirms: Passion
protects us physiologically, allowing us to work longer and harder than we
would be able to toiling away at a job we hate." Click here to read more!